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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING.

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at c. Ii. Martin
& Bros drug store us their giving away
to their customers of so many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs. Colds. Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Group. and allthrOat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by getting a trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
!
NEW GOODS A.!

We are pleased to announce to our
customers that we have just received
the most complete line of spring and
summer goods ever brought to North
western Kansas, consisting of all the
latest styles and shades in summer
Tricot and Worsted Dress Goods, Zero,
Oriental and Two Toned Laces, Edges
and all over Embroideries from one
inch to four feet in width, Ladies and
Gentlemen's Spring and Summer I'm
de.wear. Hosiery, Etc. also another
full and complete line of the famous
Doggett, Bassett & Hills Shoes, con-
sisting of Ladies Fine French Curacao
Kids, Slippers so dainty that Fairies
envy the wearers. We handle the
only genuine Kangaroo and Alliga-
tor Shoe in town. which We guarantee
Finding our tailoring business much
more extensive than we had expected.
we were forced to rent separate rooms
for that line. and have filled the space
in our store room intended for that
business with choice family groceries
all new and fresh.
We cordially invite everybody to
call and examine for themselves. We
will gladly show you through our i'm
mense stock and do our best to please
you in goods and prices.
j. W. ALLEN & SONS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Alias Notice No. 713O.
L. $. Land Office. OberiiD, Kans

l.. s Land Office OberiiD, Kane.
March ID. 1887.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Andrew Is. Jardine against Peter
Dempsey for abandoning his homestead entry
No. 4:sS1. dated July 18th. lss5, upon the Sc or
sec .. town south. range a west. in Thomas
county. Kans.. with view to the cancellation
of said entry: contestant alleging that de-
PENDANT has not made settlement upon said
tract. that he has not been upon said claim
for six months last past Immediately proceed
ing this date.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 20.h day IF May.
lSS1. at 10 O'Clock. u. III. to respond and fur
nish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnment. FRANK BACON. Register.
NJ. A. Duff. 4-Inar3.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Aboutto be Nipped in the Bud.

1t will be amusing to the people who
had lots donated them from the Sherman
Center Town Co.. as an inducement to
move to and work for Sherman Center.
To an answer just filed by them in the
district court in the case of &. P. Russell
vs. Sherman Center Town Co. for $1,000.
They claim that the Secretary and Pres
idcnt were never authorized to donate
lots. and asked the court to set aside the
sales on the grounds of no consideration,
and it is grave question whether or not
on the grounds of public policy alone,
the court will not set aside all the sales
made on county seat consideration
New Tecllmseh
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
GRAY STALLION.

Percheron-N Norman, five years old. six.
teen hands high. weight 400 pounds.
two-thirds Percheron. one third Norman.
will begin the season APRIL LIST. 1897. till
July LIST. 1887. and will stand at the fol
lowing places:
At Roland Hockett's. one-half mile
east of W. NJ. Baldwln's. Tuesday and
Wednesday of each week. John Moran S
place. Northfield p. O.. Thursday of
each week. Mr.. Crabtree' place. Quick
vile. Friday and Saturday of each week.
John Welsh's place. nw3 sec ). town S.
range 36 W. Monday of each week
JOHN WEIGH. Prop.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

The eity election Monday passed of
10 Iietly yet unusual interest was mani
ffested. There were 154 votes cast. Thir-
lty-eight ladies voted. The city ticket
Was elected with the exception OF one
councilman: Mayor. VI. Donelan; Police
Judge. Y. J. Adams: Councilman, {. r..
Corporan, Ed. A. Hall. J. W. Irwin. w.
W. Walker F. II. Smith. The follow
ing is the exact vote:
NJ. Donelan. 81; J. H Boden, -
POLICE JUDGE.
w. II. Marble. 2; n. j. Adams. $50;
Alice Bean. 2
COUNCILMEN.
II. NJ. McGonigal. SO: W. II. Marble Go;
FIJI. Smith. II. W. II. Copeland, 81; G..
f. Corporan, l42; Ed A. Hail. 80; j W.
Irwin. SO: W. ". Walker. So; Geo. II.
HYATT II; NJ. J. Feeley, %: NJ. ID. Les
senger. 8: Mrs. Chas. NJ. Htvcy. 2; Mrs.
w H. Copeland, 2: Mrs. W. ii. Gray, l.;
Mrs Donelan. I.
In the matter OF the tie vote between
F. II Smith and G. H. Hyatt We, the I'M
designed. judges in said election. have
cast lots rs provided in Sec. D. Act 967.
Rev. laws of 1885. and +. Ii. Smith is
chosen as "a councilman of the city of
Colby. +. +. GREENE,
G. b. DAKIN.
PHIL. TROUTFETTER
Judges of Election.
la the evening after the election a
grand Publication was had. The Colby
Cornet Band did it's best and serenaded
all officers elected. the CAT f. p. Wor-
cester. T. p Feehan H. b. Stout and
Martin Bros. Mayor DOnelan was plac
ell in carriage and drawn around town
by the boys and the anvil was fired four
times. The city is to be congratulated
Oh. its excellent choice. iNo party lines
TfTe drawn c. X. Marks. though VIC
hently opposed to woman suffrage, was
iseen taking ladies to the polls in a car
friage : MAYOR Donclan. c. f. COrpOran
and W W Walker were reelected.
Mayor Donelan received just the same
majority as last year. nine.
Ed Gait would like to make short
reply to the gentleman whose nom de
plum is Mary T. o Hurry who wrote
a little article which appeared in the CAT
two weeks ago. His article was spicy
and witty. but Just little OFF; and from
its general tone we should Judge he must
be Jealous of the women least they should
fiji som, covete,. Office. He UNDERWRITERS
the intellectual ability of the women
True we admit that the brains of women
are smaller than the brains of men: but
then they are OF finer texture and sup
erior quality. so that the women are in no
way inferior To the men. The women of
Colby are intelligent and know how to
vote We have also made a little poetry
for the occasion
Some men have little love. twould seem,
But overflow with >ef-estcen.
They think that women mere things.
While they themselves are mighty kings.
l. H. Ii.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice No. 1888.

Us Land ONCE, Oberlin, Kas. Mar. Il. 1857
flee by l " Motherhood against Henry wrieco
for abandoaing his homestead entry No.
46ss5. dated Aug. II. 1855. upon the ne or SEQ
county. Kansas. with u view to he cancella-
ton of said entry and alleging abandonment:
has wholly failed to build a house or establish
a residence on said land since making said
entry: the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear nj this Office on the ID day OF June.
lSS., at 10 O'Clock II. M. TO respond aud fur
nish testimony cOncerninHsad alleged aban-
dOnment. FRANK BACON. Register.
Beatty &C. 5-Sapr7
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice No I113

L. s. Lard Office. Oberln. Kan Jan. -, 1887.
Complaint having been entered n; this Of
flee by Charles f.. Beh against George II.
STEERS for abandoning his homestead catry No
1854. dated July 4 lsSi. upon the NV or section
"a. township :. range ~ west. i'm Sherman
county. Kansas. with II view to the cancella-
ton of said entry: contestant alleging aban-
.lonment also that the said defendant has fail
ed to build IL house or establish residence ON
said land ut any time since making said entity:
the said parties are hereby Summonel to ap-
pear mt this Office on the 18th day of April.
1857. ut 10 q clock 2. IN, to respond and fur
uish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnment.
\. l.. PATCHIN Register.
IpsSeuperE Mitchell 2-5lul.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Answer to Sweet Kansas Land.

composed ny Mrs. f. l.. Jones' Coiby.l
We have reached the land OF pleasures few,
Where hot winds reign the summer through.
But of rain. sweet rain, by tina, we're left
While everything is cooked to death.
CHORUS:-Oh Kansas land, dry Kansas land.
As on thy highest banks stand
And look around upon the plains
And wonder why ii never rains.
And when view the landscape DER
think IN leave forevermcre.
The poor man Gomez and takes a claim,
He thinks his fortune nearly made;
But 10. the grass ii has not grown.
Nor has the wheat that he has sOwn.
He has raised no crops. what's he to do!
Why. stay right here and tough it through
There's plenty ground squirrels he may eat
And he learns to think them quite treat.
And now at last he strikes plan
To help him hold his Kansas land;
He goes and weds yankee Miss
Who goes with him for just one kiss.
CHORUs:-Oh foolish girls, sweet foolish girls.
With rosy checks and pretty curls:
You'll sing and dance and be SO gay
Till some batch turns i'm that way
And gObbles you up and takes you away
And tells you your duty some other day.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice-Timber Culture, No. S717.
US. Land Ono. waKeeney. Kans.

Complaint having been entered 1T this ofl8ce
by Thomas H. Kear against Glenn X. Rothne1
for failure to comply with law IA to Timber
Culture Entry No $40 dated June L. 1875. upon
the sw or sec u. town 10 : ranges W in Thomas
county Kansas with view to the cancellations
of -ad entry: contestant alleging that said
Glen X. ROthnell has wholly failed to break
) acres Of said tract or caused the same to b
done sirce the date of this said entry for more
than one year and for more than one year
next proceeding March Il. lSS.,
The said parties are hereby summoned -
appear at this Office on the 18th day Of May.
ISIS. at 10 O'Clock. n. IN. to respond and furnish
testimony cOnccrinx said alleged failure.
W. H. PIIKINTON. Receiver.
5-sapr1
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
FARM LOANS

AT lowest living rates. Wenever have
and never shall underbid Our mort
cages save you money in INTEREST and
recording fees. If you intend making a
loan on your land we will make it to your
advantage to see us before doing so.
Yours truly. F. G. FINNERTY
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice No. S495.
L. :. Land of

L. :. Land Office at WaKeeney. Kan.
Mar. 4, 1887.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by John X. Turner against Jones II. Harris
for abandoning his II. f.. NO. l0l:H. dated
Nov. >. iSS'. upon the Hw or of sec. ~, town
10 south. range - west. in Thomas county
said entry:
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear mt this Office on the 9Th day of May,
1881. at ~ O clock Il. m. to respond and fur-
nish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnmcnt. w. II. PILkINTON. Receiver.
NIX d. Sfinar24
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
sHERIFF.s SALE

Notice is hereby given that !, the undersi9u-
ed. Sheriff of Thomas county. did on the 3Jth
day Ell March. 1877. by virtue of a certain tar
warrant issued bv the county treasurer ana -
me directed. and against Ed Disbrov. lew =.
the following described property: One rea
heifer two years old. the property OF Ed Dle-
brow. And1 will offer the same at public -
ut John A. Walkers livery baro, in the CITY -
Coloy. Thomas county. on the nth dsy Of Ar,1H.
1851, AL o'clock p. N. N.w.vrrr.r
Ghexi9.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Purify Your Blood.

If vour tongue Is coated.
If your skin is yellow or dry.
If YOU have boilS.
If YOU have fever
If YOU are thin or nervous.
II YOU are bilious.
If YOU are constipated,
If your bones ache.
If your head aches.
If you have no appetite,
If YOU have no ambition.
one bottle of blood purifier and blood
maker will relieve any and all of the
above complaints Sold and warranted
by Walker 4 Iousse and ut Palace drug
store
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

Farmers. look out for your own inter-
est. and don't buy your trees till you can
buy at home from b. y. Bancroft. and
one of the leading nurserymen OF Ne
braska. are going to put in nursery here
in the spring 1t is to be known as the
Thomas county nursery. If the people
will give them their trade they will do all
they can TO make this one of the biggest
helps for the county that We have.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
BegRs' Cherry Cough Syrup.

VIII relieve that cough almost Instantly,
and make eXpectoration easy. Acts sim
ultaneously on the bowels. liver and kid
neys. thereby relieving the lungs of that
soreness and pain. and also stopping that
tickling sensation in throat by removing
the cause One trial of it will convince
anyone that it has no equal on earth for
coughs and colds Walker & Yousse
have secured the sale of it. and will
guarantee every bottle to give satisfac-
ton.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice No. 1896

Us. Land Office. vakeeney Kans.
March 4. 1857.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by Benjamin +. Turner against John II.
Henderson for abandoning his homestead en-
try No. l0l3S. dated Nov. , 1856. upon the ne
QrOf sec -. town 10 south. of range ~ west
the cancellation of said entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned tn appear at this office
on the 18th day of May. 1857, at 10 O'Clock
u. m. TO respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged abandonment.
W. II. PILKENTON, Receiver.
NJ D. :-6mar34
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
COLBY, HANS, April 4. Is

COLBY. HANS. April d. 1851.
III. W. Ellsworth, who made settlement and
Improvement upon the southeast quarter of
section 81, town south. range ~ west the
same being special school land do hereby give
notice of my intention to make proof to estab-
lish my claim to the land above described. and
that l expect to prove my residence and culti-
walton before the Probate Judge of Thomas
county. Kansas. at Colby. Kansas, on May 4th,
lSs1. by two of the following witnesses:
Bruce Carpenter, Thomas Fox. Graham
Crawford. {. W. PIsk. all of Gem. Kans.
J. w. ELLewORrH
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
NOTICE.

In the District Court of Thomas county for
the May term, 1897.
Aida MCNANES, Plaintiff.
Va.
LESLIE MCNAMES. Defendant.
The above named defendant will tade
notice that the plaintiff has fled her petition
with the district Court Of Thomas County,
Kansas praying for n divorce on the grounds
of abandonment. NOW unless you appear ard
answer or deinur to said petition on or befOrS
the 9Th day of April A. ID. -lss7. Judgment
will be rendered as prayed for in said petition.
l.. j. PAINE,
Clerk of District Cont of Thomas Co.. Kas.
tSEAL.D
Dun 4 Porter. Att'ys for Plaintiff.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

Sick headache and a sensation of OPP
preston and dizziness in the head, are
very commonly produced by indigestion;
morbid dependency. irritability and
over sensitiveness of the nerves may, in
majority of cases be traced to the same
cause. DR.. J. H. Mclean Liver and
Kidney Balm and PilletS will positively
cure.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

There are many accidents and diseases
which affect stock and cause serious in
convenience and loss to the farmer in his
work. which may be quickly remedied by
the use of DR.. J. H. McLean's Volcanic
Oil Liniment
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice No. 1920.

T. s. Land Office, Oherli1. Kan.
March l.. 1887
Complaint having been entered ut this Office
by :. X. jenkins against Joseph I}anister
for abandoning his homestead entry No. S3l9,
dated April 9th. 1855, upon the Sc I, section
!, township south. range e west. i'm Thorn
as county. Kansas with a view to the cancel
iatiOn of said entry; contestant alleges that
defendant has never established II residence
on said tract since making said entry.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office. Oberin, Kansas, on the
2Sthday of April, lSS.. at 10 O'Clock a. IN. to
respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment.
FRANK BACON Register.
Lessenger Mitchell 4-1marSl
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Wallace is ruled by COW boys.

Everybody invited.
Wallace is ruled by COW boys.
Northrup Bros. think Of going to Lowell.
The CAT Office issues 1900 copies this week.
c. +. COrpor1n was offered yesterday $150O
for his residence in Colby.
Mr.. Chapman. of Hastings, Neb., is in the
city, and has bought real estate.
Chas. Hamerick and brother-in-law. from
Ills, were in the city Wednesday.
G. H. Macy. attorney from Guthrie Center,
Iowa, is here. looking for location.
The First National Bank of Colby is doing q
large business, and the reason of its holding
such a large amount is that the cashier. Mr..
F.. A. Hall. has been with us since the starting
of Colby. and has proved himself man of
superior ability. OF unusual business tact, land
of sterling integrity in every respect and
MAGE
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

In the matter of appointment of admins
Strator for estate of ". ID. Beswick deceased
late OF Thomas county. Kansas
Notice is hereby given to all parties ipter.
esfed In the above estate that hearine will n
had in the above case At the regular term a.
probate court 10 be held at the Office OF the
PROBATE Judge in Colby. April 4th. A. %. 1881.
N. l.. LACEY.
Probate Jtflre
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

Life will acquire new Zest. and cheer
fulness return. if you will impel YOU
liver and kidneys to the performance OF
their functions DR. j. H. Mclean
Liver and Kidney Balm will stimulate
them to healthy action. 500 per bottle
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
SHANKLIN & VAIL,
CONTR ACTORS
AND
BUILDERS.

We now have our shop fitted up with improv-
ed machinery. and are better prepared than
ever to do all kinds of work IN our line in the
best possible manner and at bottom prices.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every respect.
Call and see us before letting your contracts.
SHANKLlN & VAIL,
Colby, Kans.
~ Shop west of Howell Bros Lumber
Yard.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

If you are suffering with weak or in
famed eyes. or granulated eyelids you
can be quickly cured by using DR.. J. H.
McLean's Strengthening Eye Salve. %
cents box.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Fitted up with All the Late
Hotel Improvements.
Four Story Brick, and in the
Liveliest Town in the
West.

This hotel is now completed and ready
for occupancy 1t is four story, 5OxSO.
and fitted up with all the latest hotel i'm
provements and appliances, electric bell
system. etc The hotel is now ready for
Rent. and propositions will he receive l
for its rental either furnished or unfur-
nished. Hotel men will find it to their
advantage to figure upon this hotel. Adj
dress all communications to f. A. Hall.
care of FRS; NATIONAL Bank, Colby. Kas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of j. W. Allen Sons, mas this day
by mutuYl consent been dissolved. 4. W. Alle0
retiring from the firm. The business in the
future to be controlled by J. w. Allen and
Chas. 4. COrporan and the firm name to be J.
W. Allen x Son. All accounts due the firm are
payable at j. W. Allen Il Sons store Thoeo
knowing themselves indebted to the firm WIN
please call and settle.
w. ALLEN,
A. W. ALLEN
G. e. CORPORAy
Colby, Kan, March lst ISs.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
EASTER SERVICES.

At the school house Sabbath morning. April
10th. 1887. at 1880 Il. m. Splendid programme.
Everybody invited.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
NOTICE.

Colby, Kan, March LIST, 1851.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
A somnambulist's Narrow Escape
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
When the Dayton train pulled out
of the Richmond, Ind, depot last
night Mrs. JOB nson and her four chill
dren, of Little Rock, Ark, sat in the
sleeper en- route to Pittsburg. Close
to Dayton Conductor Charley Mider,
in passing through the train, met Mrs.
Johnson's little daughter Mamie, aged
about 8 years. The child had stepped
to the platform of the ladies' coach,
three car lengths from where her
mother was in the sleeper, and the
conductor was Mortified to see the
little one about to spring out into
the darkness. By a quick movement
he caught her arm and brought her
back.
"What do you want out here?'
asked the conductor.
81 am thirsty and want drink OF
water" she replied.
The conductor looked sharply at
the child, and, to his great surprise,
found her fast asleep, in which condi.
tion she had safely passed from one
car to another, though the train W. 6
running nearly fifty miles an hour.
He led the child back to the sleeper,
where she awakened with start, and
began to scream for her mother.
Mrs. johnson had not missed the
child, and when the conductor re.
lated what had happened she nearly
tainted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

She Takes the Chance.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
The ways of swindling are ever new.
The public are warned by the police of
the Charles Street station-house
against clever woman who, under
the name OF Morrison, has swindled
many merchants of that neighbor-
hood.
Her method is to enter q store,
generally grocery, and leave g. large
order for goods to he delivered at a
neighboring fiat.
She also bids the storekeeper to send
change for $40 bill with the goods,
as cher mother has no change"
Then she will meet the boy at the
door, take the change from him s'to
give to her mother" and tell him to
go downstairs aud set his basket on
the dumb-waiter. She says she will
send the $40 bill down when she re-
turns his basket.
The boy waits as long as his patience
holds out and his trust in hum an na
ture lasts, but he sees neither hi
change nor Miss Morrison again. The
trick has victlmized many Hudson
Street stores.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
An Electrical Street Car.
From the Boston Advertiser.

From the Boston Advertiser.
One of the series of private tests of
the electrical appliance for running
street cars, the adoption of which is
contemplated by the Cambridge Rail
road Company, was held last evening
in one of the company's repair shops
on Dunster Street, Cambridge. The
car is the ordinary box car used by
the company. A Julian storage bat
terry of 1O4 cells furnishes the power.
4 part of the current passes to a mo-
tor Of the Western pattern, the nor
NAL capacity of which is five horse
power, but which can be "speeded"
above that, should occasion demand.
The car is lighted by five incandescent
lamps, the electricity for which is con-
veyed from the battery. Over each
window is q push-button for the con-
venience of passengers which ring g.
bell for the stopping of the car, and
beside each door is a similar button
for the use of the conductor.
The car is started, and backed by g.
lever placed on the platform where
the driver usually stands. The max
imum speed which the car will attain
is ten miles an hour.
The car was operated last night by
Electrician Stevens. The test was
satisfactory in every respect, and in g.
short time B. public test outside the
shops will be given.